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bombings of the embassy -- the bombings of the u.s. embassies there. i ended there on a fluke. i read bout the bombings and whoever read my copy wrote about the fact that 12 americans had died, and i got off the set and read the story myself, and then i found out 214 africans died and 5,000 others were injured, and it was never mentioned. i had a built tantrum. i was known for those. there was nothing to it other than a way they didn't pay attention, and so talked about it, and a few couple weeks later, i met a -- i'm at the social event, saying how disstressed i am and a young black physician of the national medical association said i too am enramminged about this, but i'm doing something about it. i've been soliciting. i have $250,000 of medical supplies i'm going to take to africa, would you like to come along? boy, did i want to come along, but i thought i have about a snowball chance in haiti like this book. you're gipping to understand the -- beginning to understand the title. i'm a local reporter in san fransisco wanting to go on a story that no american team is in kenya
bombings of the embassy -- the bombings of the u.s. embassies there. i ended there on a fluke. i read bout the bombings and whoever read my copy wrote about the fact that 12 americans had died, and i got off the set and read the story myself, and then i found out 214 africans died and 5,000 others were injured, and it was never mentioned. i had a built tantrum. i was known for those. there was nothing to it other than a way they didn't pay attention, and so talked about it, and a few couple...
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the u.s. geological survey will discuss the threat of earthquakes and other july 6 -- your logic hazards. [captioning performed by national captioning institute] [captions copyright national cable satellite corp. 2011] host: good morning, friday, march 18. we will open up the phone lines for your comments today on the story that is most important to you. we will put the phone numbers on the screen right away. unfolding news about the u.n. security council and possible air strikes against libya, and continuing crises in japan and the budget story at home. the most significant new was story. we will go to your phone calls right away to hear what is most important to you in a week of unfolding big issues. we will go to the newspapers as we are waiting for your calls. as you can see, britain, france, and the united states are lined up for air strike against coffee -- gaddafi. it suggests in the newspapers the airplanes may well immediately. "the chicago tribune" tells us american officials expect
the u.s. geological survey will discuss the threat of earthquakes and other july 6 -- your logic hazards. [captioning performed by national captioning institute] [captions copyright national cable satellite corp. 2011] host: good morning, friday, march 18. we will open up the phone lines for your comments today on the story that is most important to you. we will put the phone numbers on the screen right away. unfolding news about the u.n. security council and possible air strikes against libya,...
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we have a series on promise that has led millions to flock to the u.s. and hopes of a better life and whether that promise still holes. each arrival has a story to tell and tonight, we look at the experience from one korean immigrant to get a firsthand account of what the american dream means to him. >> i came to this country with my parents from south korea when i was 7 years old. i remember vividly the new york mets had just won the world series and ronald reagan was the very popular president at time. my parents pretty much liquidated all of their assets. there was a small network of koreans in new york city. through their friends, they were able to spot an opportunity and get a small grocery store there were able to purchase. i think they genuinely believe in the american dream. anyone with the willpower and the right capital can succeed. my dad was a professional engineer by trade. he wanted me to not stake in korea but see the world and be a leader. he foresaw that if i stayed there, it didn't matter how wealthy the family got, the opportunities we
we have a series on promise that has led millions to flock to the u.s. and hopes of a better life and whether that promise still holes. each arrival has a story to tell and tonight, we look at the experience from one korean immigrant to get a firsthand account of what the american dream means to him. >> i came to this country with my parents from south korea when i was 7 years old. i remember vividly the new york mets had just won the world series and ronald reagan was the very popular...
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how can we be sure that in the u.s. we do not have the the plants there that might be demolished or destroyed or and nuclear radiation released in a worst case scenario? >> we have a systematic program where we look every day, we monitor the safety of the plants and make sure the safety systems are available and they perform their function appropriately. in addition, we have looked to make simple kinds of changes at the plants that can deal with these situations. following september 11, the agency issued orders to all the nuclear power plants that provide an have on hand emergency equipment that can do the things that are necessary in japan now. provide electrical power and provide some ability to cool the reactor core. those were intended to function in a situation where you have large fires and explosions. our thinking was driven more by terrorism related events but we found as we get the changes they help with the severe accident scenarios. if we were to get to these unlikely events, we believe strongly that we have
how can we be sure that in the u.s. we do not have the the plants there that might be demolished or destroyed or and nuclear radiation released in a worst case scenario? >> we have a systematic program where we look every day, we monitor the safety of the plants and make sure the safety systems are available and they perform their function appropriately. in addition, we have looked to make simple kinds of changes at the plants that can deal with these situations. following september 11,...
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when it was issued by the u.s. army corps of engineers not with the concurrence of epa and, in fact, without taking into account significant comments made by epa, it was litigated. and in the course of that litigation, epa was asked to determine whether or not to -- excuse me, epa had to determine, we were not asked to, we had to determine whether or not we would stand behind a permit that we did not degree -- not agree with. instead we chose to use the veto authority under the clean water and air act. >> the permit issued by the corps, had approval of epa. >> no, sir, the epa commented on several versions of the permit discussions. i know the permit applicant has said over and over again that we approve. we did not. our comments were taken. many of them were not addressed. and the final permit issued by the corps in our opinion was not protective of public health, not protective of the water quality, not consistent with the language of the clean water act. i do admit that is being litigated still. >> i don't guess
when it was issued by the u.s. army corps of engineers not with the concurrence of epa and, in fact, without taking into account significant comments made by epa, it was litigated. and in the course of that litigation, epa was asked to determine whether or not to -- excuse me, epa had to determine, we were not asked to, we had to determine whether or not we would stand behind a permit that we did not degree -- not agree with. instead we chose to use the veto authority under the clean water and...
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i would argue that there is u.s. american interest to harvest theirr own energy what we riskse engaging in military conflict every time those in the middlee east become unstable. mr. president, this is absolutely a critical debate.eb there are legitimate differences on both sides of th dis debate, but this is a debate thatld have congress should be willing towht have, whether the president should have consulted and whether this is in our vital u.s. american interest to go forward. mr. president, i yield the floor. >> next, we'll hear in exchange for this afternoon to train senators randy paul and the turbine on president obama'sthen rule. we'll watch this until the senate comes back in. >> we are now engaging -- it has to be read. >> report the motion. >> senator from kentucky moves to commit the bill s. 4932 the k committee on foreign relations with constructions to report as back with an amendment as follows. at the appropriate place insert the following: it is the senset of the senate that the president does not h
i would argue that there is u.s. american interest to harvest theirr own energy what we riskse engaging in military conflict every time those in the middlee east become unstable. mr. president, this is absolutely a critical debate.eb there are legitimate differences on both sides of th dis debate, but this is a debate thatld have congress should be willing towht have, whether the president should have consulted and whether this is in our vital u.s. american interest to go forward. mr....
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>> for those of you who don't know, this was a government sponsored u.s./german/italian program that goes back now 16 years i suppose. it's applied core level surface to air missile protection for ground forces. and that, we decided a couple of months ago that we would not pursue them to ourselves, the united states, how come back to the recent animal. and that we would continue through the currently running phase of our international agreement with the germans and the italians and then we would leave the program and the germans and italians could proceed to complete that if they chose to a couple points, widely make that decision? several reasons. it was not -- the program was performing okay. it had performed not okay in the past. so it wasn't -- it didn't stand out on performance grounds, and that gets you attention these days when you don't stand out on performance grounds. secondly, the army's requirements for air defense have come won't surprise you to learn, change somewhat in 16 years. and the kind of capability represented by that program had less
>> for those of you who don't know, this was a government sponsored u.s./german/italian program that goes back now 16 years i suppose. it's applied core level surface to air missile protection for ground forces. and that, we decided a couple of months ago that we would not pursue them to ourselves, the united states, how come back to the recent animal. and that we would continue through the currently running phase of our international agreement with the germans and the italians and then...
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the u.s. must send munitions. how long would it take to get there? >> well, you know, i wouldn't speculate on that. i think it's fair to say that if we wanted to get weapons into libya, we probably could. we're looking at all our options at this point. but keep in mind what we've accomplished. we have instituted a no-fly sewn that can be sustained for quite some time because it's an international effort. >> reporter: can we say we can have it in there in a day, two days? >> i'm not going to talk about operations like that, at that level. >> reporter: i want to try to clarify what you are saying today to the people of syria. we specifically asked the president, is he saying to the protesters in syria, if they meet the five criteria he laid out last night -- are you saying to them, we will be there for you as we were there in libya? >> i'm not saying that. what i'm saying is that those are the criteria that i consider in making a very difficult decision about whether to apply military force. i don't know if those circumstances could be duplicated any p
the u.s. must send munitions. how long would it take to get there? >> well, you know, i wouldn't speculate on that. i think it's fair to say that if we wanted to get weapons into libya, we probably could. we're looking at all our options at this point. but keep in mind what we've accomplished. we have instituted a no-fly sewn that can be sustained for quite some time because it's an international effort. >> reporter: can we say we can have it in there in a day, two days? >>...
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the u.s. tax code even though it's not a tax code discussion. i want to clarify that i guess my definition of fairness isn't the same as what's described when 45% of the american people don't pay any income tax at all. the top tax bracts are paying 35% of their income and the top are paying 70% of all income tax. i disagree with that definition of fairness and i want to clarify that in the context of budg budg budg budgetary. the epa, this is a different direction than what has been taken so far. they have five education efforts in their recent congressional document talking about support and work and partnership with k-12 schools. federal and state agencies to establish priorities and leverage resources. lastly, an effort to increase promotion of green principles and increase the nation's scientific education. i would like to know if the department of education has been involved in those efforts through the e prngs a because it seems they should be talked about in education, not through epa.
the u.s. tax code even though it's not a tax code discussion. i want to clarify that i guess my definition of fairness isn't the same as what's described when 45% of the american people don't pay any income tax at all. the top tax bracts are paying 35% of their income and the top are paying 70% of all income tax. i disagree with that definition of fairness and i want to clarify that in the context of budg budg budg budgetary. the epa, this is a different direction than what has been taken so...
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meanwhile, u.s. resources are arrived to help the country responded to friday's earthquake that killed more than 10,000. japan's prime minister says it was the worst crisis since world war ii. while japan works to control its nuclear facilities from a third explosion, here and the united states, some lawmakers are asking for a halt to our nuclear power facilities. your thoughts on the that this morning. we will begin with "the new york times" and their head line. "u.s. nuclear push may be in peril." also this morning, it notes and "the washington post" -- a wary look at u.s. nuclear plants. regulators are reviewing license applications for 20 reactors -- yesterday on the sunday show, senator joseph lieberman, independent, talked about whether or not to have a temporary halt on nuclear power. here is what he had to say. >> we have 104 nuclear power plants in our country. every year, once a year, fema, nuclear regulatory commission, they go through emergency planning to see what they would do if it's a
meanwhile, u.s. resources are arrived to help the country responded to friday's earthquake that killed more than 10,000. japan's prime minister says it was the worst crisis since world war ii. while japan works to control its nuclear facilities from a third explosion, here and the united states, some lawmakers are asking for a halt to our nuclear power facilities. your thoughts on the that this morning. we will begin with "the new york times" and their head line. "u.s. nuclear...
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reagan were to attend a concert at the bolshoi theater and i must say that the u.s. security. protection at that time was a little heavy handed and they started to frisk just about everyone who was entering the bolshoi and as a result of that the concert the beginning of the pouncer was late by almost an hour. and that frankly upset corporate servant that upset racer and they said well do we need to go to that concert do we need the last dinner that was to follow that concert and frankly at that time not as a psychologist but i said that you know it's the heavy handed decision in a certain person or a group of people let's not you know tarnish the great event very good summit where. you know making this a big deal and perhaps it helps because you know everyone calm down and visit and then on a nice note well i want to add a little more about creating not quibble i mean you obviously speak to gorbachev and speak to people their own language so you understand a little more of their mentality and their path of thinking did you ever maybe advice uncertain approaches to certain per
reagan were to attend a concert at the bolshoi theater and i must say that the u.s. security. protection at that time was a little heavy handed and they started to frisk just about everyone who was entering the bolshoi and as a result of that the concert the beginning of the pouncer was late by almost an hour. and that frankly upset corporate servant that upset racer and they said well do we need to go to that concert do we need the last dinner that was to follow that concert and frankly at...
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the honorable arne duncan the current u.s. secretary of honee current secretary of education. prior, he served as chief executive officer of the chicago public schools from june, 2001, to december, 2008, becoming the longest serving big city education superintendent in the country. congratulations to you, sir. as ceo mr. duncan was widely credited for pursuing an aggressive agenda that included opening more than a hundred new schools, expanding after school and learning programs, and closing down under performing schools. and it goes on and on but i think every member of the committee knows this. let me just say, mr. secretary, you are now recognized and welcomed again. >> thank you so much for this opportunity to come before you again and talk about president obama's education agenda. last week i spoke before the senate budget committee and emphasized our administration's dual commitments to reduce spending and are more efficient while investing in education to secure our future. these investments spanned every grade from early learning to pell grants and they are reflected i
the honorable arne duncan the current u.s. secretary of honee current secretary of education. prior, he served as chief executive officer of the chicago public schools from june, 2001, to december, 2008, becoming the longest serving big city education superintendent in the country. congratulations to you, sir. as ceo mr. duncan was widely credited for pursuing an aggressive agenda that included opening more than a hundred new schools, expanding after school and learning programs, and closing...
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president obama, explaining the u.s. involvement in libya, said it was the right thing to do. >> the united states and the world faced a choice. gadhafi declared he would show no mercy to his own people. it was not in our national interest to let that happen. i refused to let that happen. >> reporter: mr. obama said in ten days, the coalition stopped moammar gadhafi's advance, doing so without u.s. ground troops and with a full transfer of power to nato tomorrow. in fact, just hours after the president's speech, secretary of state hillary clinton arrived in london, for an international conference about libya. but president obama said broadening the mission to include a regime change would be a mistake. >> we are now fighting on the side of the pro -- the anti-gadhafi rebels. we are paving the way for them. he should acknowledge that. >> reporter: libyan rebels have recaptured all of the area they lost over a we they're within 60 miles of moammar gadhafi's hometown. this man said, god willing, the rebels will take sirte.
president obama, explaining the u.s. involvement in libya, said it was the right thing to do. >> the united states and the world faced a choice. gadhafi declared he would show no mercy to his own people. it was not in our national interest to let that happen. i refused to let that happen. >> reporter: mr. obama said in ten days, the coalition stopped moammar gadhafi's advance, doing so without u.s. ground troops and with a full transfer of power to nato tomorrow. in fact, just hours...
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guest: well, in the u.s. our nuclear plants, we have a handful of designs and those are represented in our nuclear power plants. each nuclear power plant is a little bit different. i would hesitate, though, from choosing -- from allowing the government to choose a design and then keeng that design going -- keeping that design going forward. that keeps away from technological innovation and any number of other things. if when design emerges that is better than the rest, that will be the ones that utilities move toward and that will occur. i would point out, though, that despite the -- in the u.s. of us having multiple designs, that hasn't impacted our safety record. we have a very good safety record here and that's testament to our ability to regulate and to operate those different types of reactors. host: georgia, republican line, good morning. caller: good morning. yes, ma'am. host: hi, there. caller: i basically support the first caller, let's do smart things. building on -- i think it was diablo canyon, th
guest: well, in the u.s. our nuclear plants, we have a handful of designs and those are represented in our nuclear power plants. each nuclear power plant is a little bit different. i would hesitate, though, from choosing -- from allowing the government to choose a design and then keeng that design going -- keeping that design going forward. that keeps away from technological innovation and any number of other things. if when design emerges that is better than the rest, that will be the ones...
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if the u.s. is serious about doing something about drugs, why don't they get rid of drugs in afghanistan? back on the topic. i think it's a wise decision to lessen the severity of punishment for those crimes for drugs. because you put a person in jail and they come out they're a hardened criminal because ft environment you're putting them in. and we know from after prohibition was lifted crime went down. so if you take away some of the penalties for drug abuse and for drug use, you are end some of the crimes. >> host: that's john in jacksonville. more from the article in "wall street journal." while the changes are part of the belt tightening efforts they also reflect a growing belief that prosecuting drug offenders aggressively often fails to true treat their underlying addiction problems and can result in offenders cycling in and out of prisons for years, a critique long voiced by groups that advocate in favor of the defts' rights. back to phones. on our line for independents. caller: how are y
if the u.s. is serious about doing something about drugs, why don't they get rid of drugs in afghanistan? back on the topic. i think it's a wise decision to lessen the severity of punishment for those crimes for drugs. because you put a person in jail and they come out they're a hardened criminal because ft environment you're putting them in. and we know from after prohibition was lifted crime went down. so if you take away some of the penalties for drug abuse and for drug use, you are end some...
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also on the table you see a pamphlet with the u.s. constitution, bill of rights declaration of independence, and the the tennessee constitution. this publication has men made available for dissemination by the political science department. very generous. i have been talking with them. our plan will be to add to our collection of the constitution and bill of rights of the republic of iraq as well. we think that will be a fitting addition to what i hope might be a continuation of a collection at the baker center of these organic documents that are essential to the self governance that we so value and tried to honor here at the baker center. so with that, i turn to my special privilege and that is to introduce his excellency ambassador samir al-sumaida'ie. he serves in washington d.c., as ambassador of the republic of iraq. he was born in baghdad. after finishing high school in 1960 he won a scholarship to study and the united kingdom where he graduated with a degree of in electrical engineering in 1965 and added a diploma in computing i
also on the table you see a pamphlet with the u.s. constitution, bill of rights declaration of independence, and the the tennessee constitution. this publication has men made available for dissemination by the political science department. very generous. i have been talking with them. our plan will be to add to our collection of the constitution and bill of rights of the republic of iraq as well. we think that will be a fitting addition to what i hope might be a continuation of a collection at...
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in a briefing at the pentagon, they also said u.s. forces were preparing to hand off control of the no-fly zone to the nato command, but will will -- will remain responsible for air strikes to protect civilians. >> western warplanes launched a seventh day of air strikes against muammar gaddafi's air forces. encouraged by the raid, the opposition hopes to retake the city soon. >> maybe today or tomorrow. [unintelligible] >> in the rebel stronghold, the imam thanks coalition forces for intervening. these photos show victims of the fighting from the rebels' side. >> [inaudible] >> it is unclear how many libyans have died in the conflict. >> japan's nuclear safety agency says it is likely the radioactive material is leaking from part of the number 3 reactor. officials don't think the reactor has cracked but the radioactive material is leaking from somewhere inside. earlier today the japanese prime minister warned the situation is nowhere near being resolved. >> the latest footage of the plant released by the japanese military. radiation a
in a briefing at the pentagon, they also said u.s. forces were preparing to hand off control of the no-fly zone to the nato command, but will will -- will remain responsible for air strikes to protect civilians. >> western warplanes launched a seventh day of air strikes against muammar gaddafi's air forces. encouraged by the raid, the opposition hopes to retake the city soon. >> maybe today or tomorrow. [unintelligible] >> in the rebel stronghold, the imam thanks coalition...
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the u.s. congress has to be involved. the u.s. constitution does not give exclusive power to the president. all the spending has to go through congress. in the foreign policy of the united states with regard to comprehensive theft of -- or the size and footprint of the state department in china, that comes before the congress. host: bud, a republican. caller: midmorning, senator. i am on my way to work. i want to ask you about the state budget deficits. we sent a lot of money to the banks, most of them in new york city, a hundred billion dollars worth -- $800 billion worth. i was listening to the news hour last night. the combined total deficit in the 50 states is $175 billion. why can the federal government return that much money back to the states and put them back in the black? guest: we should not bailout the states. that would threaten the credit of the united states itself. all three credit ratings -- agencies in one form or another have begun to warn us that the u.s. xxx credit rating is in doubt. if we lose that -- the u.s
the u.s. congress has to be involved. the u.s. constitution does not give exclusive power to the president. all the spending has to go through congress. in the foreign policy of the united states with regard to comprehensive theft of -- or the size and footprint of the state department in china, that comes before the congress. host: bud, a republican. caller: midmorning, senator. i am on my way to work. i want to ask you about the state budget deficits. we sent a lot of money to the banks, most...
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just last year, u.s. intelligence agency and our justice system uncovered and prosecuted a number of attempted terrorist attacks planned by radical muslim extremists. a compilation produce it by the investor did a project on terrorism based on recent justice the varmint reports listed just the following incidents. one was sent to ed to predict attempted to explode a car bomb. arrested for attempting to assist others who he believed to be members of al qaeda and planting multiple bombings in the metro area here in washington. october 19 -- said his 24 years in prison for attempting to block a skyscraper in dallas tx. five were guilty of detonating -- attempting to detonate explosives near a synagogue. a conspiracy to attack john f. kennedy airport by exploding fuel tanks underneath the airport. on june 24, attempting to detonate a car bomb in times square. on march 18, guilty to charges in planning the november 2008 attacks in mumbai, india which killed 164 people. everyone of these incidents could resulte
just last year, u.s. intelligence agency and our justice system uncovered and prosecuted a number of attempted terrorist attacks planned by radical muslim extremists. a compilation produce it by the investor did a project on terrorism based on recent justice the varmint reports listed just the following incidents. one was sent to ed to predict attempted to explode a car bomb. arrested for attempting to assist others who he believed to be members of al qaeda and planting multiple bombings in the...
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and blalock, u.s. navy council and chairman, and chair, internet, enter agency suspension and debarment committee. and uldric fiore, director office of the judge advocate general, u.s. army. we have asked our witnesses to offer five minutes summaries other testimony. the full text of the written statements will be entered into the hearing record and posted on the commission's website. we also ask that witnesses provide within 15 business days responses to any questions for the record, and any additional information they may offer to provide. on behalf of the commission, we thank all of our witnesses today for participating what we believe will be a very important hearing their so now, if i could i would ask you to rise and we will swear you in as we do all our witnesses. raising the right hands, do solemnly swear or affirm that the testimony will give before this commission will be the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth? know for the record all of our witnesses have responded in the affir
and blalock, u.s. navy council and chairman, and chair, internet, enter agency suspension and debarment committee. and uldric fiore, director office of the judge advocate general, u.s. army. we have asked our witnesses to offer five minutes summaries other testimony. the full text of the written statements will be entered into the hearing record and posted on the commission's website. we also ask that witnesses provide within 15 business days responses to any questions for the record, and any...
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time of the peace negotiations of the end of the war and which benjamin franklin was one of the key u.s. negotiators and over the course of many months the five peace negotiators are meeting in paris and hashing out the terms of the independence of the united states and there are lots of sticking points along the way that there was until they get to the one of last one and the kind of fall of 1782i guess it is, and the sticking point concerns whether the u.s. is going to be made responsible for giving compensation to loyalist whose property is the confiscated during the war, and on this point most of the other american negotiators are okay with it adams and john jay that when gen franklin will not give in on this point and he says if you grant compensation i'm not going to sign the treaty. we have to keep on fighting the war. so if you want the reverse, you know, and it anticipates his own leader access of sort of property related vengeance. he writes william out of his will leader and the two rarely ever meet again. and i think they do better and what i think about most is getting into
time of the peace negotiations of the end of the war and which benjamin franklin was one of the key u.s. negotiators and over the course of many months the five peace negotiators are meeting in paris and hashing out the terms of the independence of the united states and there are lots of sticking points along the way that there was until they get to the one of last one and the kind of fall of 1782i guess it is, and the sticking point concerns whether the u.s. is going to be made responsible for...
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. -- former u.s. house speaker newt gingrich, congresswoman michelle bachman. talk about the event. guest: we were talking about this a couple of months ago, in the caucus season starts out slow. if president candidates do not show up in a local coffee shop, you wonder what is going on. in january we decided we wanted to launch the caucus season, and we look ahead on the calendar and did a calculation and said march 26, saturday, the morning, iowa, at the marriott hotel. a full day, my conservative principles pac is hosting it. along with other leading conservative people. we will have a full day of leading conservative thinkers, panels of smart people that will start in the morning. in between the panels we will have a presidential candidate with their address, and alternate that throughout the day. we will also have ambassador john bolton, a top notch foreign policy expert. to cap it off, phyllis schlafly , the honorary chair for all of this. we also have in the evening from south demaint carolina,
. -- former u.s. house speaker newt gingrich, congresswoman michelle bachman. talk about the event. guest: we were talking about this a couple of months ago, in the caucus season starts out slow. if president candidates do not show up in a local coffee shop, you wonder what is going on. in january we decided we wanted to launch the caucus season, and we look ahead on the calendar and did a calculation and said march 26, saturday, the morning, iowa, at the marriott hotel. a full day, my...
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the pressure the president is under to explain the u.s. involvement. >>> also the former white house press secretary could be coming to palo alto for a new job. >>> good morning, southbound 680 traffic looks good. we'll tell you more about the morning commute and bay weather straight ahead. >>> welcome back to the morning news. president obama addresses the nation tonight. he will offer details on the u.s. military actions in libya. scott mcfarland is live. good morning, scott. >> reporter: the parking light speech take place one -- the president's speech take place one day after nato takes action. it also comes after rebel forces make huge advantages. moving closer to moammar gadhafi's hometown. there is a belief the air strikes including the u.s. air strikes have weaken gadhafi's forces. nato taking control of other things the no fly zone over libya. it's believed the president will emphasize nato's role and tell americans no u.s. ground forces will be deployed in libya. >> americans are confused as to exactly what our policy is because
the pressure the president is under to explain the u.s. involvement. >>> also the former white house press secretary could be coming to palo alto for a new job. >>> good morning, southbound 680 traffic looks good. we'll tell you more about the morning commute and bay weather straight ahead. >>> welcome back to the morning news. president obama addresses the nation tonight. he will offer details on the u.s. military actions in libya. scott mcfarland is live. good...
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look, the u.s. is backing him against us. the u.s. is killing us. so the u.s. needs to come out visibly and say this is our position. they haven't done that. what they're saying is that they support dialogue and a peaceful transition, and at the same time they condemn the protesters, and more than 52 people were killed. >> woodruff: which is what happened last week. and you've had a rapid change of events since then. nadia, you were telling me a moment ago that you and rgs have concerns about what happened. you were saying that many people believe president sala will end up going sooner than later, but you're worried about what happened in the new political system after that. >> the world is concerned about the transition phase. the world is concerned about how the transition -- what is coming after, and who is coming after, and the transition to power. that, in my opinion, is not the problem. the problem is after that what happens. we have to face the negativity that sala left behind. he is going to leave us with no money, and there will be resentedment and th
look, the u.s. is backing him against us. the u.s. is killing us. so the u.s. needs to come out visibly and say this is our position. they haven't done that. what they're saying is that they support dialogue and a peaceful transition, and at the same time they condemn the protesters, and more than 52 people were killed. >> woodruff: which is what happened last week. and you've had a rapid change of events since then. nadia, you were telling me a moment ago that you and rgs have concerns...
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the u.s. military should arm the rebel forces. there is a lot of concern about who the rebels really are and whether the decision could come back to bite in that respect for the united states. there is a lot of concern, really, about whether arming the rebels would be the right decision. >> we heard the foreign office here in the u.k. confirming the libyan foreign minister arrived in london defecting from the libyan regime there. any comment from the white house? >> strangely the white house has been really quiet on this issue so far. given the fact that it is potentially a propaganda for forces, it is surprising. no comment from the white house. going back to the issue of whether or not the united states will arm rebel forces. they say they are not ruling it out or not ruling it in. the balm administration is fairly tight-lipped on this option of whether they should arm the rebel forces. it is worth pointing out the directive does not necessarily mean that the arming has already taken place.
the u.s. military should arm the rebel forces. there is a lot of concern about who the rebels really are and whether the decision could come back to bite in that respect for the united states. there is a lot of concern, really, about whether arming the rebels would be the right decision. >> we heard the foreign office here in the u.k. confirming the libyan foreign minister arrived in london defecting from the libyan regime there. any comment from the white house? >> strangely the...
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inspects and screens u.s. bound cargo overseas and parting the u.s. because of its aviation security responsibility. it is the only agency empowered to carry out such a screening overseas. >> yes. that's generally correct in terms of where the fiscal inspections take place, although t.s.a. relies on certified screeners in many cases abroad. we are involved very heavily because of targeting work that's done through the national targeting center. so for example when a cargo is placed on a commercial airline or own an express carrier, there is a manifest filing that is processed by c.b.p. officers in herndon, virginia. we are partnering with t.s.a. so there are t.s.a. officers -- we also -- we analyze the passenger manifest as well at the targeting center for passengers, but we co-locate with t.s.a. so that the targeting is being done by c.b.p. at the n.t.c., but the actual screening, you are correct, is being done by either t.s.a. personnel or t.s.a. certified screeners. >> thank you. >> we are going to break away from this hearing now with a reminder t
inspects and screens u.s. bound cargo overseas and parting the u.s. because of its aviation security responsibility. it is the only agency empowered to carry out such a screening overseas. >> yes. that's generally correct in terms of where the fiscal inspections take place, although t.s.a. relies on certified screeners in many cases abroad. we are involved very heavily because of targeting work that's done through the national targeting center. so for example when a cargo is placed on a...
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without the u.s., it will not work. the u.s. has the peculiar possibility -- working here with china to bring islamabad further along the path. it has to come. the afghans are critical. it is that nexus, in my view. i cannot believe that given the american tradition of always wanting to solve every problem and seeing itself as the irreplaceable spark plug, that it will not start there. the proposal is not to improve pakistan-u.s. relations. by ellen view is that i cannot imagine anything -- my own view is that i cannot imagine anything that would make a greater positive difference in pakistan-u.s. relations was a process that led to some reasonable and acceptable solutions to afghanistan, as difficult as we all see that now. nine months ago, we saw the process of being entirely improbable. we now see after conversations that it is probable. we see the negotiations and the agreements that have to be reached as entirely improbable, if not extremely difficult. over time, we had even begun to see signs that what we are preconditions
without the u.s., it will not work. the u.s. has the peculiar possibility -- working here with china to bring islamabad further along the path. it has to come. the afghans are critical. it is that nexus, in my view. i cannot believe that given the american tradition of always wanting to solve every problem and seeing itself as the irreplaceable spark plug, that it will not start there. the proposal is not to improve pakistan-u.s. relations. by ellen view is that i cannot imagine anything -- my...
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and the sticking point concerns whether the u.s. is going to be made responsible for giving compensation to loyalists his property has been confiscated during the war. most of the other american negotiators are okay, but benjamin franklin will not give in on this point. he says, if you grant compensation i'm not going to sign the treaty. we have to keep fighting the war. and it anticipates his later act of property related. the two rarely ever meet again. at think these family divides do matter, and i do think what i think about most is that getting into the personalities and into the individual experience is important for explaining how history has operated. >> he said that this is the first book about the loyalist exile, refugee what to you feel should be the second book? not necessarily by you, but somebody else. someone else picks up from where you left off, what would you like to see the next book on this topic tonight. >> that is a great question. i think -- well, one thing that needs to be written up in a better form is what
and the sticking point concerns whether the u.s. is going to be made responsible for giving compensation to loyalists his property has been confiscated during the war. most of the other american negotiators are okay, but benjamin franklin will not give in on this point. he says, if you grant compensation i'm not going to sign the treaty. we have to keep fighting the war. and it anticipates his later act of property related. the two rarely ever meet again. at think these family divides do...
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triggered of the markets now u.s. stocks are gaining this tuesday despite a decline in consumer confidence which was pretty much expected by our office and master card six european stocks are low of mixed mostly under pressure on the back shares and promise bank fell four point four percent of frankfurt as observers speculated that it may be looking to raise can be the. it was limiting games on the footsie it was adding pressure to the downside after a group of sounds great and the ended up half a percent backs down only just enough here in russia the markets did see a correction on tuesday on negative news from the boys took a look at some of the storks energy majors were leading the downward trend they were in the red rose never down to half a cent so lucroy a one point eight percent world bank was actually very better than the market by just a notch up to now it's maybe all placements would start to the stock market is dominated by profit taking and which is not surprising we are seen as small price correction it's
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as the pentagon announced the u.s. is drawing back from leading the operation. >> nearly all, some 75% of the combat air patrol missions in support of the no-fly zone are now being executed by our coalition partners. >> reporter: despite that claim, americans have been flying 70% of all combat missions this week, leading to questions from congress about america's role. in a letter to the president, house speaker john boehner complained that the administration has not clearly defined the libya mission. today press secretary jay carney responded, but would not let cameras record the briefing. >> and we have in a very substantial way consulted with congress and we'll continue to do that. >> reporter: even many democrats agree with the republican speaker that the president should do more to explain his goals. >> the boehner questions are valid. he's asking what's the duration, what's the mission, what's the cost, what's our exit strategy. and i think the president needs to answer these questions, not just for the congress
as the pentagon announced the u.s. is drawing back from leading the operation. >> nearly all, some 75% of the combat air patrol missions in support of the no-fly zone are now being executed by our coalition partners. >> reporter: despite that claim, americans have been flying 70% of all combat missions this week, leading to questions from congress about america's role. in a letter to the president, house speaker john boehner complained that the administration has not clearly defined...
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he'll have to sell u.s. military action in libya to an american audience already weary from two long warrings in iraq and afghanistan. jim? >> at the white house for us, thank you. elsewhere in the region the government of syria has sent the army into the main port city of latakia the latest city to be swept by protest against the rule of president bashar assad. the government says at least 12 people have been killed, reportedly by ungown-- unknown gunmen firing from roof 207s. for more on the policy challenges facing the president we are joined by john dickerson. good evening. >> good evening, jim. >> a quick question to start with, what does the president have to get done tomorrow night? >> well, he has to outline the exact shape of u.s. policy in libya, most important is the military role. how involved will the military be? how long will it be involved? and also what are the objectives, what does success look like. the president also has to kind of explain again the two halves of his libya policy. the hum
he'll have to sell u.s. military action in libya to an american audience already weary from two long warrings in iraq and afghanistan. jim? >> at the white house for us, thank you. elsewhere in the region the government of syria has sent the army into the main port city of latakia the latest city to be swept by protest against the rule of president bashar assad. the government says at least 12 people have been killed, reportedly by ungown-- unknown gunmen firing from roof 207s. for more...
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france, britain, in the u.s. have taken the lead so far, but nato has yet to agree whether the alliance should have a leading role in the mission. the meetings for talks have been scheduled for all of the key international players in london next week. ministers will be hoping to have resolved the issue of control by then. bbc news. >> earlier, i spoke to the former u.s. ambassador to the united nations under president bill clinton, and the arab league, the african union, and others that are not fully committed to air strikes, and president obama said the international community is fully behind the action in libya. >> first, you have to remember that the international community did pass this through the union, so there is that international credibility. as this goes on longer than people expect, this is the first time they have done this. it happened very quickly. it is a healthy debate going on. it is not clear it will remain an unanimous block to do it, but i think with the american leadership, you will see it l
france, britain, in the u.s. have taken the lead so far, but nato has yet to agree whether the alliance should have a leading role in the mission. the meetings for talks have been scheduled for all of the key international players in london next week. ministers will be hoping to have resolved the issue of control by then. bbc news. >> earlier, i spoke to the former u.s. ambassador to the united nations under president bill clinton, and the arab league, the african union, and others that...
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if you hours ago, u.s. secretary of state hillary clinton said airplanes from the united arab emirates would be joining the no-fly zone. >> final preparations for these french pilots as they contemplate another mission over libya. france was at the forefront of the diplomatic flight to get a no flight -- a no-fly zone it installed, and now they're actively involved in maintaining it. while their mission is clear, who controls the international mission has been less so until now. >> nato allies have decided to enforce the no-fly zone over libya. we are taking action as part of the broad international efforts to protect civilians against the attacks by the khadafy regime. >> that will be music to the years of the u.s. government, which four days has been seeking to reduce the level of american involvement in policing the no- fly zone. news of the agreement brought this response from the secretary of state. >> nato is well-suited to coordinating this international effort and ensuring that all participating nat
if you hours ago, u.s. secretary of state hillary clinton said airplanes from the united arab emirates would be joining the no-fly zone. >> final preparations for these french pilots as they contemplate another mission over libya. france was at the forefront of the diplomatic flight to get a no flight -- a no-fly zone it installed, and now they're actively involved in maintaining it. while their mission is clear, who controls the international mission has been less so until now. >>...
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the works in the show include a large canvas depicting a woman washing the beach with her hair at the u.s./mexican border. the painting encourages the viewer to engage with the current debates over immigration and the politics of women and labor. influenced by the campaigns of the chicano civil rights movement, this oakland artist is a print maker whose work has helped and sustainability with the immigrant community as well as other current sociopolitical issues. this print-based work draws on appropriated agricultural worker manuals and high fashion labels to satirically address class issues, cultural identities, and consumerism. >> angelica -- her father was an agricultural worker, so she has drawn a lot from the materials the agricultural department sends to agricultural workers, referencing the depiction of farm workers and some of the information about pesticide application. >> mitzi combines a variety of media, including embroidery, to create artifacts of mexican, chicano, pop culture. she greets immensely detailed drawings of celebrities on the same platform of her friends and fami
the works in the show include a large canvas depicting a woman washing the beach with her hair at the u.s./mexican border. the painting encourages the viewer to engage with the current debates over immigration and the politics of women and labor. influenced by the campaigns of the chicano civil rights movement, this oakland artist is a print maker whose work has helped and sustainability with the immigrant community as well as other current sociopolitical issues. this print-based work draws on...
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the u.s. senate is returning from recess this afternoon debating two competing proposals to fund the government. voting is scheduled for 3 p.m. eastern. live coverage of the u.s. senate live here on c-span2. introduced on friday cuts $52 billion from the discretionary spending request submitted by the president for fy 2011. if this amendment were agreed to, as written, it would mean that we would appropriate $51 billion less than the president felt was necessary for the government to carry out its duties. mr. president, i do not agree with every item in this president or any president request on this budget, but i also know that the president's budget request did not contain $51 billion in frivolous or wasteful spending. the cuts are necessary to reach the $51 billion level require difficult choices. this amendment makes real cuts to real programs. tens of thousands of americans will feel the direct impact of the proposed cuts. but the cuts included in this amendment are based on hearings, tes
the u.s. senate is returning from recess this afternoon debating two competing proposals to fund the government. voting is scheduled for 3 p.m. eastern. live coverage of the u.s. senate live here on c-span2. introduced on friday cuts $52 billion from the discretionary spending request submitted by the president for fy 2011. if this amendment were agreed to, as written, it would mean that we would appropriate $51 billion less than the president felt was necessary for the government to carry out...
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this took place yesterday at the u.s. capital. >> you can have no conflict without being yourselves the aggressors. you have no oath registered in heaven to destroy the government, while i shall have the most solemn one to preserve, protect, and defend it. i am loathe to close. we are not enemies but friends. we must not be enemies. the passion may have strained. it must not break our bonds of affection.
this took place yesterday at the u.s. capital. >> you can have no conflict without being yourselves the aggressors. you have no oath registered in heaven to destroy the government, while i shall have the most solemn one to preserve, protect, and defend it. i am loathe to close. we are not enemies but friends. we must not be enemies. the passion may have strained. it must not break our bonds of affection.
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this is endorsed by the american farm bureau, the u.s. chamber of commerce, the osteopathic association and americans for tax reform. grover in order quist wrote he was particularly pleased. that's because it reduces federal spend big $20 billion over the next 10 years and reduces the deficit by $166 million over that same time. that's probably why the bill is supported by americans for prosperity and the national taxpayers union as well. at this time i'd like to request unanimous consent that the list of supporting groups be entered into the record. the speaker pro tempore: without objection. mr. camp: mr. speaker, today we have the opportunity to come together and advance a bill that is a win for small business, a win for families, and a win for taxpayers across america. cast a yes vote for h.r. 4 and give them that win and i reserve the plans of my time. the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentleman from michigan rise? >> i yield myself such time as i may consume. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman may proceed. mr. l
this is endorsed by the american farm bureau, the u.s. chamber of commerce, the osteopathic association and americans for tax reform. grover in order quist wrote he was particularly pleased. that's because it reduces federal spend big $20 billion over the next 10 years and reduces the deficit by $166 million over that same time. that's probably why the bill is supported by americans for prosperity and the national taxpayers union as well. at this time i'd like to request unanimous consent that...
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so what we're left is a corridor for airspace that is sort of like having u.s. one going into new york city 20 or 30 years ago and not expanding or revising the capacity. so that's why we have this situation. that's why i strongly urge not the adoption of this, willing to work with the gentleman, and try to, again, make certain that the -- we do have quality aircraft. when we started this debate, and i don't want him or his constituents to suffer, anyone in the new york airspace, that this has to come to a conclusion. again, it effects everyone in the house of representatives because all 70 -- more than 70% of the chronically delayed flights start in this area and we have not been able to resolve this question. reserve the balance of my time. the chair: the gentleman from florida reserves the balance of his time. the gentleman from new jersey. mr. garrett: can you tell us how much time remains? the chair: the gentleman from new jersey has four minutes. mr. garrett: i yield two minutes to the gentleman from new york, first. the chair: the gentleman is recognized
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secretary gates told troops that u.s. military involvement there with likely continue beyond the 2014 end of combat operations. >>> the space shuttle discovery undocked from the international space station today. this is after a successful week-long mission heats expected to be its last. landing is scheduled for wednesday after which "discovery" will be donated to the smithsonian institution. >>> and scientists are showing off a treasure trove of fishing tools discovered on the channel islands off southern california that date back some 12,000 years. the finding suggests that two separate cultures lived in north america at the time, one that lived inland and were big game hunters and another that had a taste for seafood. >> and now here's a look at how wall street will kick off the day. the dow opens at 12,169 after sinking 88 points on friday. the s&p shed 9. the nasdaq dropped 14. taking a look at overseas trading this morning, the nikkei lost 188 points while in hong kong, the hang seng went down 95. >>> it's a simple
secretary gates told troops that u.s. military involvement there with likely continue beyond the 2014 end of combat operations. >>> the space shuttle discovery undocked from the international space station today. this is after a successful week-long mission heats expected to be its last. landing is scheduled for wednesday after which "discovery" will be donated to the smithsonian institution. >>> and scientists are showing off a treasure trove of fishing tools...
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as u.s. government officials, law enforcement and community leaders seek to combat this emerging challenge, we must foster partnerships with peaceful andlaw-abiding americans of the muslim faith. mr. chairman, over the last three decades, i' seen first hand the violence in a repression against muslims in many countries and have spoken out in their defense in places such as sudan, chechnya, kosovo and china. in bosnia, what is one of the only members to visit a prison camp run by the serbs where i saw evidence of modern day ethnic cleansing and support of lifting the arms embargo so the muslim population to defend themselves. i am mindful of the important role american muslims play today, they are teachers, doctors, policemen and soldiers. mothers, fathers and neighbors. they are patriotic americans. some have paid the ultimate price in service to the country. i'm reminded of a young pakistani american i had the privilege of meeting at walter reed hospital. he lost both legs in combat in iraq.
as u.s. government officials, law enforcement and community leaders seek to combat this emerging challenge, we must foster partnerships with peaceful andlaw-abiding americans of the muslim faith. mr. chairman, over the last three decades, i' seen first hand the violence in a repression against muslims in many countries and have spoken out in their defense in places such as sudan, chechnya, kosovo and china. in bosnia, what is one of the only members to visit a prison camp run by the serbs where...
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this is bad for the u.s. economy when imports outpaced exports more jobs go to foreign workers than u.s. workers. donald trump is expected to put discussed the present show -- expected to discuss a presidential. he has said that he will decide by june whether to seek the republican nomination to challenge president obama in 2012. those are some of the latest headlines on c-span radio. >> the c-span networks provide coverage of politics, public affairs, and non-fiction books and american history. it is all available online, radio, and social media sites. we take c-span on the road with our digital bus, and local content vehicle. bringing our resources to your community. it is washington your way. the c-span networks. now available in more than 1 million homes. created by cable, provided that the public service. >> presidential contenders have been making stops in key primary states. this week, michelle bachman in new hampshire at a fund-raiser for the republican state committee sunday at 6:00 27:30 eastern and
this is bad for the u.s. economy when imports outpaced exports more jobs go to foreign workers than u.s. workers. donald trump is expected to put discussed the present show -- expected to discuss a presidential. he has said that he will decide by june whether to seek the republican nomination to challenge president obama in 2012. those are some of the latest headlines on c-span radio. >> the c-span networks provide coverage of politics, public affairs, and non-fiction books and american...
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there is the issue as to whether the u.s. will arm rebel forces. the white house spokesperson has said that we are not ruling it out or in. the obama administration is fairly tight lid on this choice. this directive that was signed by president obama does not necessarily mean that the army has already taken place -- arming has already taken place. >> the u.n. security council has unanimously ordered sanctions against ivory coast current presidentand his refusal to hand over power. violence in the country has increased with forces making heavy gains. we report from the u.n.. >> trying to free the growing unrest in the ivory coast. workers gather looking for a way out from an unstable country. forces loyal to president ouattara came to the couple while gbagbo insists that he is the winner. the u.n. security council has been criticized for not doing more. they have imposed a travel ban and seized the assets of laurent gbagbo. >> there is the sanctions regime against the rebels and specifically in the one united voice which requires gbagbo to give powe
there is the issue as to whether the u.s. will arm rebel forces. the white house spokesperson has said that we are not ruling it out or in. the obama administration is fairly tight lid on this choice. this directive that was signed by president obama does not necessarily mean that the army has already taken place -- arming has already taken place. >> the u.n. security council has unanimously ordered sanctions against ivory coast current presidentand his refusal to hand over power....
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so whether the u.s. joins it or not, my hunch is the day will come when you will need an international military presence in libya. >> couric: do you think that this could evolve into a pretty serious civil war among all these fighters? >> i think it has that potential. we really don't know exactly who it is we're helping and what their agenda may ultimately be. so as bad as mr. qaddafi has been and is, the alternatives are not necessarily benign or goode they are for the united states or for the libyan people. >> couric: richard haas from the council on foreign relations. dr. hawses, thank you very much. >> thank you. >> couric: still ahead on the "cbs evening news," the town didn't survive the tsunami but amazingly, nearly everyone in it did. and how a labor movement rose out of the ashes of a deadly fire. ninja 2: ow vo: geico. 15 minutes could save you 15% or more on car insurance. you need to do the preventative things that you need to do for your heart health. for me, it means an aspirin regimen. be
so whether the u.s. joins it or not, my hunch is the day will come when you will need an international military presence in libya. >> couric: do you think that this could evolve into a pretty serious civil war among all these fighters? >> i think it has that potential. we really don't know exactly who it is we're helping and what their agenda may ultimately be. so as bad as mr. qaddafi has been and is, the alternatives are not necessarily benign or goode they are for the united...
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today there was a news report on the slow progress the u.s. army is making towards seeing that wounded soldiers get the purple hearts they deserve. the army's second in command remarked in this story that it was previous reporting by n.p.r. that was removing the confusion and misunderstanding that had prevented the serving soldiers from getting the purple heart recognition. this is good reporting. the other side seems to think that this is -- wait, wait, don't tell me. biased reporting. we need n.p.r. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlelady from california. has one minute remaining. ms. eshoo: reserve. the speaker pro tempore: is the gentlelady from tennessee prepared to close? mrs. blackburn: mr. speaker, once they have finished with all of their speakers, i will have the right to close on the bill. i continue to reserve our time until such time as they have exhausted their speakers. the speaker pro tempore: that is correct. the gentlelady from california has one minute remaining. ms. eshoo: mr. speaker, i'm pleased to yield one minute to the
today there was a news report on the slow progress the u.s. army is making towards seeing that wounded soldiers get the purple hearts they deserve. the army's second in command remarked in this story that it was previous reporting by n.p.r. that was removing the confusion and misunderstanding that had prevented the serving soldiers from getting the purple heart recognition. this is good reporting. the other side seems to think that this is -- wait, wait, don't tell me. biased reporting. we need...